Tag: Job Offers

There is nothing more heartbreaking than hearing about a student who loses an amazing career opportunity due to a mistake from their past. It’s important for job seekers to know just how much digging their future employer will do!

Please keep in mind that some of these “screenings” often times don’t happen until close to the employment start date. If you are concerned about something from your past showing up, talk with the Office of Career Management to determine the best approach for discussing it with a potential employer.

Credit Checks

So, you’ve convinced a company to let you manage millions of their company’s dollars, but you keep forgetting to pay your Old Navy bill…Houston we have a problem! An employer will assume that if you haven’t been fiscally responsible in the past, you likely won’t be in the future. If you have any concern about what might show up on your credit report, meet with Scarlet & Gray Financial http://swc.osu.edu/financial-education-coaching/

Drug Testing

Just like you learned in elementary school, it’s best to “Say Nope to Dope!” It’s plain and simple, if you don’t pass the drug test, you won’t get the job. Keep in mind, taking someone else’s prescription can make you fail a drug test. If you have a drug problem and need some help or resources, please contact: http://swc.osu.edu/alcohol-tobacco-other-drugs/

Background Checks

Employers will ask for your approval to conduct a background check and once they receive it, they utilize a variety of resources to see if there are any causes for concern. Examples include: criminal and civil courts’ records, past employment records (always be honest on employment applications), and driving records (they likely won’t let you drive the company car if you were charged with reckless operation of a vehicle).

The moral of the story is, learn from your mistakes, be honest and transparent, and don’t do anything we wouldn’t do!